Agricultural Marketing & Farmer Friendly Reforms Index by NITI Aayog
Q. Agricultural Marketing and Farmer Friendly Reforms Index has been launched by- Published on 02 Nov 16a. Finance Ministry
b. NITI Aayog
c. Agricultural Ministry
d. NABARD
ANSWER: NITI Aayog
- NITI Aayog has launched an "Agricultural Marketing and Farmer Friendly Reforms Index" to rank States and UTs that is based on implementation of seven provisions proposed under model APMC Act, joining eNAM initiative, special treatment to fruits and vegetables for marketing and level of taxes in mandis.
- These indicators reveal ease of doing agribusiness as well as opportunities for farmers to benefit from modern trade and commerce and have wider option for sale of her/his produce.
- These indicators also represent competitiveness, efficiency and transparency in agri markets.
- The second area of reforms included in the index is relaxation in restrictions related to lease in and lease out agricultural land and change in law to recognise tenant and safeguard land owners liberalisation.
- The third area included in the index represent freedom given to farmers for felling and transit of trees grown on private land. This represents opportunity to diversify farm business.
